What do we all think, Will Smiths soon!! Isn't he too young. I guess it will be good for the younger generation but no matter how good it is it won't change my feel for the original.
Im still trying to find out if it's going to be a sequel or just another remake of the KK like for instance Never Back Down, which is a good movie I might add but nothing in comparison.
If it is a sequel it certainly won't be the same because it won't have any of the original cast and I really can't see Ralph playing in the movie now.
If anyone has any more updated news please do post,
So share your thoughts and opinions..
Mike.
Posted by Mike_01 (Member # 7532) on :
Im sorry Guy and girls about the double post.
Was in a shock, I just wanted to update you guys.
Posted by Nick (Member # 404) on :
Hmmmm... MeThinks a potential disaster unless very carefully managed.
Lets hope they manage to inject some real heart into the equation
Posted by Princess Pooh (Member # 5798) on :
Another remake. Ooooo Goody. (yawn).
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
He is most definately too young. In the original Daniel is most likely 17 or so,he is most certainly not 10!!! Can I ask how they intend to make a 10 year old act like hes 18? The producers are more than welcome to come to me and observe just how 10 year old kids act when they train Karate. I am disappnted they are even doing this so in respect of the true rolecharacters I will not lower myself to see this one.
Posted by Kinick (Member # 6245) on :
He wont be acting like he's 18. He'll be acting his own age, obviously. It isn't a direct remake. And it's primarily for da kiddies.
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
ok then...
I tought it was a direct remake,wich we all know isnt needed. Ill ask one of my brown belt friends that said he wanted to see it to do a rewiew if Sensei has not already asked.Personally,Ill rather use that time I could have spent watching the film in the theatre on training and perfecting my own Karate. Remakes I dont really tend to like because they usually never measure up to the originals.Why cant the producers just start to think new and leave what is true greatness as they are???
Posted by Bori (Member # 7659) on :
Not the right person for the part. It will be begining of the end for will smiths son.
[ 07. January 2009, 07:26: Message edited by: Bori ]
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
I agree Bori. It makes me sick that not even one of the great movies of all times can be left alone. Id still vote Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita as my Miyagi and Daniel,no 10 year old kid is goona change that,no matter whos son he is.And isnt Will smith involved in the production somehow?? Its not gonna be anything like the Karate kid we know and love,as I read its beeing recorded in China. But let them have it their way,cause this one is gonna get butcherd.
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
Oh btw,I heard they hadnt found Mr Miyagi yet for this one.Can I hope they dont find one good enough??? Or am I just beeing bitchy for saying it out loud what everybody is thinking anyway??
Posted by Does whatever a SpiderNOMS does... (Member # 2688) on :
Get ready for this one.
The new Mr Miyagi will be played by...
JACKIE CHAN!!!!!!
/face palm
Sweep the noms Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
WHAT?????
I am sick to my stomach now. This isnt a wise careermove for the kid,and it isnt gonna be Chans brightest moment either. Id bet Pat Morita is turning in his grave now,and I would really have loved for Ralph to say something on behalf of them both. It is just disgusting what they are doing to one of the 80s best movies ever. There should have been a law against stupid things like this. No matter how good actors the two of them might possibly be,Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio is always gonna be Daniel LaRusso and Kesuke Miyagi to me,not these other two clowns. Anyone else feeling sick with the tought of this movie???
Posted by Kinick (Member # 6245) on :
No, because we can sit back and laugh at just how ridiculous it is when its released. They're not trying to replace the original either. It's Hollywood; they're using it as a vehicle to tell their story about some KID being bullied in China or wherever.
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
Good point. Got a releasedate for me,so I know when to start laughing my heart out??? Cause that is exactly what I will do.LAUGH OUT HARDER THAN EVER BEFORE.
Posted by bandit (Member # 6296) on :
quote:Originally posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan: WHAT?????
I am sick to my stomach now. This isnt a wise careermove for the kid,and it isnt gonna be Chans brightest moment either. Id bet Pat Morita is turning in his grave now,and I would really have loved for Ralph to say something on behalf of them both. It is just disgusting what they are doing to one of the 80s best movies ever. There should have been a law against stupid things like this. No matter how good actors the two of them might possibly be,Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio is always gonna be Daniel LaRusso and Kesuke Miyagi to me,not these other two clowns. Anyone else feeling sick with the tought of this movie???
Agreed,and to top it off Harald Zwart is the Director those damn norwegians Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
quote:Originally posted by bandit:
quote:Originally posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan: WHAT?????
I am sick to my stomach now. This isnt a wise careermove for the kid,and it isnt gonna be Chans brightest moment either. Id bet Pat Morita is turning in his grave now,and I would really have loved for Ralph to say something on behalf of them both. It is just disgusting what they are doing to one of the 80s best movies ever. There should have been a law against stupid things like this. No matter how good actors the two of them might possibly be,Pat Morita and Ralph Macchio is always gonna be Daniel LaRusso and Kesuke Miyagi to me,not these other two clowns. Anyone else feeling sick with the tought of this movie???
Agreed,and to top it off Harald Zwart is the Director those damn norwegians
Uhm,Im norwegian man,and not all of us are idiots here.But this guy Ive heard of,and youre right,idiot.Cant even come up with an original concept...I could have given him at least three suggestions to a storyline to build on the past great three,but not for a remake of any kind. I see a sad future for Hollywood if this keeps up...
Posted by Bori (Member # 7659) on :
quote:Originally posted by Does whatever a SpiderNOMS does...: Get ready for this one.
The new Mr Miyagi will be played by...
JACKIE CHAN!!!!!!
/face palm
Sweep the noms
Jackie Chan ! You mean they coudn't find Chuck Norris. Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0653978/ Ralph Macchio sounds off about the new re-make. I agree- the original Mr. Myagi can never be replaced! This is just another greedy attempt by Hollywood producers and Will Smith to make a quick buck and get his kid in the door for more roles. They make me sick.
Posted by Bori (Member # 7659) on :
Good for Ralph. He finally speaks out on this. Oh, he's right, how are they going to get the romance part of the movie with (will smiths son) being so young?
BTW,the kid will forever be known as "will smiths son".
Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Yeah I hope they don't add a romance to their "new" version. Yuck. I loved the interactions and camaderie between Myagi and Daniel, and I don't think that can be replicated.
Posted by Kinick (Member # 6245) on :
quote:Originally posted by Pittsburghgirl: Yeah I hope they don't add a romance to their "new" version. Yuck. I loved the interactions and camaderie between Myagi and Daniel, and I don't think that can be replicated.
Wait, we're referring to the romance between Daniel and Ali, not Daniel and Miyagi, right? Posted by Pittsburghgirl (Member # 7514) on :
Oh yeah, sorry. I am not insinuating a romance between Myagi and Daniel, ha,ha. I just meant that the Smith kid is too young for a romance. And I don't wanna see Jackie Chan take Pat Morita's place, RIP.
Posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS (Member # 2688) on :
Will Smith spoke a little about the remake on British Radio recently. He confirmed that Jackie Chan will play the role of Mr Miyagi but also stated that the movie would be set in China and the kid would be taught Kung Fu and not Karate. He even asked the DJ whether the name of the movie should be changed from the Karate Kid to something else.
I would certainly back a name change and let this movie stand or fall as an homage to the original instead of a remake.
Wax Noms, Wax Off Posted by Kinick (Member # 6245) on :
quote:Originally posted by He came and he saw that it was NOMS: I would certainly back a name change and let this movie stand or fall as an homage to the original instead of a remake.
Wax Noms, Wax Off
Word! Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
It is great to hear that the wiews of us here is shared by Ralph Macchio. Im sure you would have heard similar from Pat Morita,rip,if he had been able to comment this.But I guess Ralph is more than capable of speaking for them both. I just hope with all my heart that Hollywood is gonna listen to him in the matter of leaving certain movies alone,rather than remake them. And hes right,Jackie Chan will get a tough job at filling Pat Moritas role as Mr Miyagi.Even he wonderd about the romantic scenes. I guess we just have to wait and see where that happens. To Smith and co,grow an imagination of your own,and stop clowning about with true masterpieces,you dont have what it takes to measure up to it.
Posted by SooBahkDoKid (Member # 3904) on :
When I first heard about this film I was a bit excited to have new Karate Kid content in any form. I do think that Will Smith's son is a bit young for the role. I was pleased to hear that Jackie Chan will be playing Mr Miyagi. Although I do agree that Pat Morita is irriplaceable, but if you watch The Forbidden Kingdom you can see a bit of Jackie teaching a teenage boy martial arts.
The Karate Kid is my favourite movie of all time, so I am a bit cautious about a remake, but I am curious to see what they do with it.
The movie has been retitled, from what I've heard, to the Kung Fu Kid. It sounds like Will Smith has alot of respect for the original film. It's too bad that Pat Morita is no longer with us to make a cameo, but I hope that Ralph Macchio or the Cobra Kai sensei (or hey, even Hillary Swank) can make cameos in the film.
Posted by bandit (Member # 6296) on :
quote:Originally posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan: It is great to hear that the wiews of us here is shared by Ralph Macchio. Im sure you would have heard similar from Pat Morita,rip,if he had been able to comment this.But I guess Ralph is more than capable of speaking for them both. I just hope with all my heart that Hollywood is gonna listen to him in the matter of leaving certain movies alone,rather than remake them. And hes right,Jackie Chan will get a tough job at filling Pat Moritas role as Mr Miyagi.Even he wonderd about the romantic scenes. I guess we just have to wait and see where that happens. To Smith and co,grow an imagination of your own,and stop clowning about with true masterpieces,you dont have what it takes to measure up to it.
Nice to see a fellow Norwegian here Dan.I agree with your posts.I would like to see hollywood treat those classics with a lot more respect.Everything is possible if they wanted to.Here they had a real chance to get TWO generations running to the cinema.But they rather look back at those blockbusters and think for them self:It did make a heck of a lot money back then,let`s just rewrite the thing to fit the present kids,put in some awesome effects,keep the title and go for some easy bucks.At least,thats my impression of this tragedy. Money rules
[ 24. January 2009, 18:36: Message edited by: bandit ]
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
If theyre gonna teach the kid to do kung fu,then the title should be The KUNG FU kid. Im worried for Hollywoods future if they cant start to think new soon. and another thing,if they continue to get away with it,there is just a matter of time before another great movie is destroyed. I just hope they stop before it goes that far,cause the tought is getting scary if you ask me.
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
quote:Originally posted by SooBahkDoKid: When I first heard about this film I was a bit excited to have new Karate Kid content in any form. I do think that Will Smith's son is a bit young for the role. I was pleased to hear that Jackie Chan will be playing Mr Miyagi. Although I do agree that Pat Morita is irriplaceable, but if you watch The Forbidden Kingdom you can see a bit of Jackie teaching a teenage boy martial arts.
The Karate Kid is my favourite movie of all time, so I am a bit cautious about a remake, but I am curious to see what they do with it.
The movie has been retitled, from what I've heard, to the Kung Fu Kid. It sounds like Will Smith has alot of respect for the original film. It's too bad that Pat Morita is no longer with us to make a cameo, but I hope that Ralph Macchio or the Cobra Kai sensei (or hey, even Hillary Swank) can make cameos in the film.
Yeah,its the best martial art movie of its time.I know that instructors from other martial arts than karate is even using this movie in their training.Wich is one of the best tributes to Ralph and Pat that you could ever make.
still..I cant help but share Ralphs wiews on this.I absolutely will fall in behind him on the matter that they should leave this film alone.But good decission on smiths side to change the name tough,I guess he heard that alot of people was upset and angry about the socalled remake of this epic movie that insired generations in the 80s to pick up on martial arts,but also inspire young people to start martial art today. I,as an instructor myself,find that to be one of the most amazing things about this movie,the way it keeps inspiring after all these years,and most importantly,the wisdom wich Miyagi-san teaches Daniel-san is growing trough young students that puts their foots in a dojo for the first time ever today.
For these reasons,The Karate Kid has a very special place in my heart,and naturally,I feel its an offence towards Ralph and Pat to have anyone try to remake this movie,simply because it cannot be made better,they made sure it couldnt.
So a namechange is good news.
I would love to see Ralph make a cameo in this,but Hillary Swank??? I think out of the four,that is the only one of them Ive seen only once.I did not think she was good in the role at all. But then again,I guess I just happen to be one of those that can only have one karate kid. Sorry Hillary,but Ralph was first in this game,and that is what he should have been in no 4.
Make a Karate kid 5,please,with Ralph in the role as Daniel,grown up and teach a student on his own,after Miyagi-san is gone.That would be a movie Id like to see,just to see how much Daniel understood of what he was tought.Anyone else want this movie made??
Posted by that_guy (Member # 6541) on :
oh I totally do Wicky.
Actually, last night, I even dreamt up an entire rough sketch of the plot lines. Though, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't do the originals justice.
Anyway, I'll make another thread for that since this is about the remake, not our own ideas.
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
quote:Originally posted by bandit:
quote:Originally posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan: It is great to hear that the wiews of us here is shared by Ralph Macchio. Im sure you would have heard similar from Pat Morita,rip,if he had been able to comment this.But I guess Ralph is more than capable of speaking for them both. I just hope with all my heart that Hollywood is gonna listen to him in the matter of leaving certain movies alone,rather than remake them. And hes right,Jackie Chan will get a tough job at filling Pat Moritas role as Mr Miyagi.Even he wonderd about the romantic scenes. I guess we just have to wait and see where that happens. To Smith and co,grow an imagination of your own,and stop clowning about with true masterpieces,you dont have what it takes to measure up to it.
Nice to see a fellow Norwegian here Dan.I agree with your posts.I would like to see hollywood treat those classics with a lot more respect.Everything is possible if they wanted to.Here they had a real chance to get TWO generations running to the cinema.But they rather look back at those blockbusters and think for them self:It did make a heck of a lot money back then,let`s just rewrite the thing to fit the present kids,put in some awesome effects,keep the title and go for some easy bucks.At least,thats my impression of this tragedy. Money rules
Its great to see Im not the only one from Norway here.I joined because I love these movies,I watch them at least once a month and they keep learning me something I missed everytime. It is with a sad heart I see what Hollywood is doing.What I cant understand is why Hollywood cant follow a different direction than remaking what has already been made.Ralph is only 47,he still looks young,definately young enough to play Daniel LaRusso in his late 20s or early 30s.I dont think Im the only one that would have loved to see him in the role as daniel LaRusso as an adult.They could make the story on what happens after Miyagis death too,and let the world see what Daniel choses to do,if he teaches his Senseis karate to someone,and keeps the legacy Mr Miyagi left him growing,or if it ends with him.Infact,that storyline would be far more appealing than what Mr Smith and Swartz are up to. But the word disaster rings in my ears everytime I hear of this remake or whatever one chooses to call it.It makes me mad and sad at the same time. But you are right Bandit,the money rules...sadly for us...
Posted by Wicky 2 nd Dan (Member # 7643) on :
quote:Originally posted by that_guy: oh I totally do Wicky.
Actually, last night, I even dreamt up an entire rough sketch of the plot lines. Though, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't do the originals justice.
Anyway, I'll make another thread for that since this is about the remake, not our own ideas.
GREAT IDEA MAN!! Lets come up with ideas for a storyline for a Karate kid no 5,off course starring Ralph Macchio in the role as Daniel LaRusso again.I hope he will love such an idea as much as the rest.If I was him,I would not pass on a chance to play that charracter again. So do please start the thread,and lets all come with some great storylines for a KK5,I know I got several ideas.they might even have to make a 6,7 and 8 if I had it my way.
Posted by Kinick (Member # 6245) on :
They're changing the name? Now called The Kung Fu Kid...seems more appropriate:
this is going to be a disaster,the original is unbeatable,and nothing will come close.i soo loved the karate kid film,it was great.
Posted by deeconfrost (Member # 7888) on :
im so wrapped up in the original film id sooo love to visit the area or film places where it was shot.
Posted by LoverswithCassie (Member # 7794) on :
I was never a fan of The Karate Kid (please don't misapprehend me here, I don't execrate it or have anything against it at all), but when I read this, then I can't help but think: for cripe's sake, when are they ever going to learn that if it ain't broke, then you don't fix it, for crying out loud!
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